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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.67, 1,908.76 and 942.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.67, 1,908.76 and 942.87 is: 1,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.67 : 1,908.76 = 942.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.67/1,908.76 = 942.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.67x = 1,908.76 × 942.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.67x = 1,799,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,712.54/1,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.63

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